To open the liftgate on the MAXX, use the trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk release button located on the lower edge of the driver's door.
To lock or unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
You can also use the key in the driver's door lock cylinder to unlock and open the liftgate. Turn the driver's door lock cylinder counterclockwise and back to the center twice to unlock the liftgate. Turn the driver's door lock cylinder counterclockwise and back to the center three times to open the liftgate.
If the liftgate is unlocked, you can manually open it by pushing on the touch pad switch located on the underside of the liftgate trim panel, slightly to the right of center.
If none of these ways of opening the liftgate works, there is a pull cable located under the body trim panel in the liftgate area which will open it. This should be used in case of emergency only, not for daily use.
Caution: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It
can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open
or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between
the body and the liftgate:
• Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and
select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System
. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all
the way. See
Engine Exhaust
.
To close the liftgate, pull down on the openings, then firmly shut the liftgate. Don't drive with the liftgate open, even slightly. See Engine Exhaust .
